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Taking Action With Skin Cancer on the Rise

With the return of warmer weather and longer days, it’s good to remember that the temperature isn’t the only thing on the rise. Skin cancer rates continue to increase and cause more deaths each year, with one in five Americans expected to develop skin cancer in a lifetime. Despite progress in the fight against cancer, […]

Total Hip Replacement Gets QC Strongman Back in the Competition

By Orthopaedic Specialists (OS) Axle press. Hercules hold. Car flip. Keg toss. Deadlift.  If you’re familiar with any of these terms, you’re familiar with Strongman competitions. Strongman events began as a tribute to the centuries-old Scottish Highland games, which placed contestants against each other in a test of brute strength and stamina. Current strongman competitions […]

Americans Not Getting Enough Relaxation Time

Nearly all Americans understand that relaxation time is essential to good health, yet most of us don’t spend nearly enough time unwinding during a typical day or week. While our society acknowledges that kicking back is indispensable, we don’t seem to be practicing what we preach. Indeed, 99 percent of Americans think relaxation is important, […]